PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

POKE BOWL CO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POKE BOWL CO (AKA: POKE BOWL) 1550 N KINGSBURY ST, CHICAGO 60642 Restaurant
February 8, 2018 Canvass License #2528819
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 8, 2018. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE PREP STATION: WHITE SUSHI RICE AT 112.6F AND BROWN SUSHI RICE AT 134.6F. MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ITEMS TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections